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Week starting Monday, April 23, 2012

Emperors’ Treasures: Chinese Art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei brings to Houston more than 160 works of art that highlight the artistic and cultural contributions of imperial rulers in China.

Back by popular demand after drawing capacity crowds at the MFAH in February, this documentary chronicles the unique methodology of the brilliant and audacious Spanish chef, Ferran Adrià. His restaurant, El Bulli (which closed in[…]

Back by popular demand after drawing capacity crowds at the MFAH in February, this documentary chronicles the unique methodology of the brilliant and audacious Spanish chef, Ferran Adrià. His restaurant, El Bulli (which closed in[…]

Discover the exquisite work and technical brilliance of 17th-century Dutch master Willem van Aelst on this 45-minute gallery talk in the exhibition Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst.

Explore trends in contemporary ceramics—from functional vessels to sculptural works and hybrids of the two—on this 45-minute gallery talk in conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary Ceramics: The Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection.

All ages and levels are welcome to draw in the galleries during Rienzi’s open sketching hours! The galleries hold treasures for every artist: space and light, interior design, historical narrative, decorative motifs, reflective surfaces, intriguing[…]

Do you love art? Do you enjoy meaningful conversations? Become a docent! The MFAH invites you to join the dedicated corps of more than 200 volunteer docents. Attend an open house to learn more about this important and rewarding[…]

A close exploration of the porcelain splendors at Rienzi, this tour introduces visitors to the inspiring development of "white gold" in Europe during the 18th century. Discover the monarchs and vibrant commercial markets that fed[…]

Evan Lobel, designer and founder of Lobel Modern, NYC, discusses the groundbreaking designs of Karl Springer, Philip and Kelvin Laverne, and Ward Bennett. Lobel Modern has served as a resource of new and mid-century furnishings[…]

From inspirational muses to relatives who would pose for free, models have had interesting and unique relationships with the artists who painted them. Join a 45-minute gallery talk and learn about some of these fascinating duos.

Each Homeschool Family Day offers all homeschool families the opportunity to visit the museum and take part in a variety of activities that delve into the lives of artists from long ago to today. Families can[…]